The 1979 Maserati Merak 2000 GT is a fascinating piece of Italian automotive history, bringing together style, engineering and Maserati's signature flair. Introduced in the 1970s as a more compact version of the legendary Maserati Bora, the Merak combined the best of both worlds: the thrill of a mid-engine sports car with a somewhat friendlier character that was also suitable for everyday use. The 2000 GT version, like this one, was developed specifically for the Italian market to meet the tax advantages for engines up to two liters, making it unique within the Merak line. Only 200 units of the Merak 2000 were manufactured.
This particular example comes from a private collection and is in drivable condition, although some maintenance is advised before it can be let loose on the road again. The heart of the Merak, the V6 engine, shares its roots with the powerful Citroën SM, which represents a special collaboration between the French and Italian automotive worlds a beautiful piece of history that gives this Maserati an extra dimension.
The body of the Merak was designed by Giugiaro of Italdesign and carries that typical seventies sports car style: sharp lines, low roofline, and an elegant profile that impresses even today. The Merak distinguished itself from the Bora by the use of a smaller engine and the addition of two small rear seats, which made it just a little more practical than its bigger brother. Nevertheless, the driving experience is anything but modest the combination of the lightweight chassis and the lively V6 delivers a dynamic and immersive driving experience.
In its day, the Maserati Merak was one of the first sports cars to make the mid-engine concept accessible to a wider audience. Rather than pure brute force, the emphasis was on balanced handling, which made it ideal for the winding Italian mountain roads for which it seemed to have been built. The Merak's compact size and relatively low weight make it a delightful driver's car, while the interior, with its original cloth upholstery and luxurious details, recalls the elegance and craftsmanship for which Maserati is known.
To get a good idea of the car, we recommend you come to one of the viewing days.
NOTE: THIS CAR IS BEING AUCTIONED ONLINE BY CLASSIC CAR AUCTIONS. THE AMOUNT LISTED IS THE LOWER END OF THE ESTIMATE. BIDDING STARTS FROM 5.000,-. THERE ARE SEVERAL VIEWING DAYS OF RD CLASSIC CARS, NO RESERVE COLLECTIBLES THE PRIVATE COLLECTION IN BREEDENBROEK. ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 2024 THE ONLINE AUCTION WILL START AT 17:00. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VIEWING DAYS AND ALL OTHER LOTS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.CLASSICCAR-AUCTIONS.COM. THE AUCTION IS SPLIT INTO THREE PARTS AND WILL CLOSE ON (PART 1) TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FROM 8:00 PM, (PART 2) WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2024 FROM 8:00 PM, (PART 3) THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2024 FROM 8:00 PM.
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Location:
Terborgseweg 61C
7084 AB Breedenbroek
Netherlands
Viewing days:
Friday, October 25, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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As an extra service we offer to deliver the won car within the Netherlands for 195,- (incl. VAT). If you live abroad, we will arrange transport in consultation at the most competitive rate.
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This car will be part of an online auction on location in Breedenbroek. Bidding starts at 5.000,-. There will be various viewing days in Breedenbroek. The online auction will start on Wednesday 16 October 2024 and will close on (Part 1) Tuesday 5 November 2024 from 20.00 hours, (Part 2) Wednesday 6 November 2024 from 20.00 hours, (Part 3) Thursday 7 November 2024 from 20.00 hours. For more information and the other lots look on our website www.classiccar-auctions.com.
Dieses Auto wird Teil einer Online-Auktion vor Ort in Breedenbroek sein. Das Gebot beginnt bei 1.000,-. Es wird verschiedene Besichtigungstage in Breedenbroek geben. Die Online-Auktion beginnt am Mittwoch, 16. Oktober 2024 und endet am (Teil 1) Dienstag, 5. November 2024 ab 20.00 Uhr, (Teil 2) Mittwoch, 6. November 2024 ab 20.00 Uhr, (Teil 3) Donnerstag, 7. November 2024 ab 20.00 Uhr. Weitere Informationen und die anderen Lose finden Sie auf unserer Website www.classiccar-auctions.com.
